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Leadership Team 2017-18

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Adam Jackson

Drum Major

Adam is a 15 year old Junior who play Trombone and leads the band in the stands, in field shows and in parades. Adam also plays some piano and percussion and participates in Tech Crew, Choir, Music Makers, the Fall Play and the Spring Musical. Adam has participated in Regional Choir (2014 & 2015) and Regional Band (2017). He has also been a member of NJHS (2014-15) and been recognized with an Outstanding Mathematics Award (2015), Music In The Parks: Outstanding Soloist (2014), President's Education Excellence Award (2015), 10th Grade Social Studies Achievement Award (2017) and the Philip A. DeLise Scholastic Award (2017). Adam's favorite part about band is "...helping others and making sure everything runs smoothly. ​I hope everyone has a great time this year! Hut, Hut, Hut, Push Step!"

Veronica Onumonu-Barton

Flute Section Leader

Veronica is a 15 year old Junior at Branford High School who plays Flute. Veronica plays softball outside of school and has received Honors all last year. She enjoys sleeping and eating and is always honest. Veronica's favorite part of band is "...​getting to finally perform the music we work on because after working hard to learn the music and get it right, performance day is the day you get to show and prove all the work you've done."

Akash Ali

Percussion Section Leader

Akash Ali is a 16 year old junior at Branford High School who plays Tenor Drums and other percussion. Akash is in Anime Club and Board Game Club and enjoys gaming, playing piano, and bicycling. As a sophomore, Akash received the Physical Education Award. Akash's favorite part of Band is that "...It is one of the more friendly communities offered at BHS. No one is left out."